Big Horn Elementary vs Ralph Witters Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Horn Elementary
Big Horn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Ralph Witters Elementary
Thermopolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
214 students
| Measure | Big Horn Elementary Big Horn, Wyoming | Ralph Witters Elementary Thermopolis, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 151 | #75 of 151 |
| National rank | #1420 of 50,301 | #15546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 216 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Big Horn | Thermopolis |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Horn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 63.9).
- •Big Horn Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Big Horn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Big Horn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 47.7%).
- •Ralph Witters Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Big Horn Elementary is the larger school with 216 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Horn Elementary better than Ralph Witters Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Horn Elementary ranks higher (87.6 vs 63.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Horn Elementary and Ralph Witters Elementary?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Big Horn and Thermopolis in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Horn Elementary: 216. Ralph Witters Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Horn Elementary and Ralph Witters Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Big Horn Elementary is 5th of 151 and Ralph Witters Elementary is 75th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).